Shân Atkins

M. Shân Atkins is an independent business executive with extensive experience in finance, private investment and retail strategy.

She is a Director of Darden Restaurants, Inc., an owner and operator of full-service restaurants, where she serves on the Audit and Nominating/Governance Committees; and Aurora Cannabis, a leading Canadian integrated cannabis producer, where she chairs the Audit Committee.

Atkins was previously a Director of SunOpta, Inc., a manufacturer of natural and organic beverages and snacks, until 2019. She also served as Director and Audit Committee Chair at True Value Hardware, one of the leading hardware wholesalers, from 2010 until 2017. In addition, Atkins served as a Director at The Pep Boys — Manny, Moe and Jack, until 2015; Tim Hortons, Inc. until its sale to Burger King/3G in 2014; and Shoppers Drug Mart until 2012.

Atkins is a former partner in the global consumer and retail practice at Bain & Company, a former executive with Sears Roebuck & Company, and a former accountant with Price Waterhouse. She is a certified public accountant and chartered accountant registered in the U.S. and Canada, and she holds professional Director designations (ICD.D and NACD.D) in both countries.